[jblum315]

Originally Posted by CFrance

In Michigan, that is a little-known law. Wonder if it is in Florida.

I think it's a policy, not a law

[Chatbrat]

The only supermarket we go to is Publix, never have a problem getting all the items on my wife's shopping list and their $10.00/ discount on a $50.00 gas card is a nice perk.

There is a great story called "bagboy found a home in Publix" years ago a 17year old boy who was basically homeless started working @ a Publix, the employees took him under their wings, he just retired as one of the company's top VP's @ age 65, he was responsible for designing all the new Public stores.

The story was in the St. Pete Times.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by CFrance

In Michigan, that is a little-known law. Wonder if it is in Florida.

U.S. Retail Pricing Laws and Regulations by State

Here's a table of information.

It does look a law in some states and a policy at some stores in others. Not in Florida though as far as I could tell as far as a law is concerned. I hope people will keep digging though.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

U.S. Retail Pricing Laws and Regulations by State

Here's a table of information.

It does look a law in some states and a policy at some stores in others. Not in Florida though as far as I could tell as far as a law is concerned. I hope people will keep digging though.

Thanks, Tal.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I like the Publix policy of asking whether a customer needs help carrying out groceries.
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Originally Posted by CFrance

I aways say no, thank you, because I can never remember where I parked the car.

Now, that's funny.

[Boomer]

I like to shop at Publix, even though I have to run past the bakery section, with my eyes closed.

I like to shop at Publix because the stores are clean and bright and the employees are helpful.

But there is more to it than that -- for me -- I like to shop at Publix because I really like their business plan. The quote below is from an article in Forbes, May 28, 2015. The title of the article is "Publix, Florida's Supermarket King, Mints Another Billionaire."

The quote follows:

The multi-generational Jenkins family owns about 20% of Publix, but employees are the controlling shareholders, with an 80% stake. All staffers who have put in 1,000 work hours and a year of employment receive an additional 8.5% of their total pay in the form of Publix stock.

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I am from Cincinnati, home of Procter and Gamble. Company stock (profit-sharing) has been a big part of P&G's legacy. Employees were given the opportunity to accumulate shares of stock -- a stock that has paid dividends since the company began and has increased that dividend for the past 59 consecutive years, making it near the top of the list sometimes known as the Dividend Aristocrats.

I am not here to debate P&G's stock value. I did not work for P&G. (Probably coulda, shoulda.) But growing up and spending most of my life in Cincinnati, I have seen what that profit-sharing plan could do to help P&G employees to raise families, buy houses, educate kids, and to eventually be able to retire with a rather tidy portfolio, still paying dividends.

Anyway, I don't know if P&G is now what it once was in inspiring employee loyalty. All I know is I think profit-sharing is an excellent way to run a business. Of course, the Jenkins family are billionaires. That's fine. But that company stock they share with the employees has to be a big part of making that happen.

Publix stock is different from P&G in that Publix is not publicly traded. But it looks like a business goal is there in much the same way. The Publix plan sounds like a good one, too, employees owning the business with the billionaires.

Just imagine a country where Walmart had made company stock a benefit of employment. Not only would many more people start to understand how investing works, but think of the pride in "ownership" and the loyal commitment to the employer that can only make a business better. ROI comes in many forms......

And did you see that part in the above quote from Forbes that says Publix employees can get stock after only 1000 hours and one year. --You know.......Walmart coulda, shoulda. (sigh)

If you see a woman at Publix, running past the bakery section with her eyes closed or wandering through the parking lot looking for her white car with the Florida plates, that could be me because I am going to keep on shopping at Publix. Besides, I like their green shirts.

Boomer

[Bonnevie]

My son worked at Publix while he was in high school. They stress customer service to the max. If you get good service from an employee...let them know...there's a contact us section on their web page...or write a letter to the store. My son had people write about his great service and they let the employee know and commend them. Plus, it will be a benefit when they are up for performance review.

[village dreamer]

and than theres always...............Walmart.........

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I like the Publix policy of asking whether a customer needs help carrying out groceries.
Usually unnecessary, but what a nice touch.
It can be very helpful, especially for someone who has had recent surgery.

And I am always thankful, I don't need assistance.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I aways say no, thank you, because I can never remember where I parked the car.

That's why I always try to park in the same area. Less area to find the car.

[2BNTV]

I wanted to buy tea and I bought a package at a certain price. When it was rung up at a higher price, I mention the sticker said it was a lower price.

The cashier sent another employee to price check the item He came back and said I was right. He rang up the first package at the right price and gave me another package free.

I was impressed.

I had the occasion to back to CT and stopped at a Stop and Shop store. The lighting was dim and felt like I was almost shopping in the dark. I like that Publix is very well lit, clean and orderly. Probably, the best supermarket, I ever had the occasion to shop at. IMHO

[Pointer]

[logdog]

This year, Publix was rated the second best grocery chain nationwide. Wegmans beat Publix by 1% and Trader Joe's was 5 points behind. I've never been to a Wegmans but I sure like Publix. See: New Market Force Information Study Finds Wegmans and Publix are America’s Favorite Grocery Retailers | Market Force Information, Inc.

[deano_hoosier]

I was in our local Walmart this morning after a lot of rain. The shopping carts inside were all soaking wet. The "greeter" said "sorry, I don't have any paper towels. You'll just have to shop wet."

At Publix last month there was a shower. I saw one of the bag guys wiping down all the carts in the staging area.

What a difference.

[aninjamom]

I have lived in FL since 1970, and shopped at Publix for almost 30 years. It's always been my favorite grocery store, and still is!